Total enrollment
300
-79 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Gardner
Illinois · Public K-12
Across the city, Gardner hosts 2 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 300 Illinois students (about 150 per campus).
7-year change in Gardner
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 93%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Elem School | Elementary | PK-08 | 146 |
| Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S | High | 09-12 | 154 |
About Gardner
Gardner, Illinois is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 300 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Gardner average about 150 students each, 69% below the Illinois norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Gardner has contracted 21% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 379 students to 300. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment climbed from 5% to 9%.
On allk12, the community for Gardner discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.